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Listening Exercise
UCLA School of Dentistry Listening Exercise
Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise for the School of Dentistry on April 3, 2025 discussed concerns about the future of research funding and the need for increased resources. They highlighted the unique challenges faced by the dental school, emphasizing…
UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs Listening Exercise
Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise at the Luskin School of Public Affairs on March 31, 2025 spoke about the financial challenges and other pressures facing UCLA and its community. One speaker pointed out the significant amount of time and…
UCLA Library Listening Exercise
Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise for the UCLA Library on March 21, 2025 expressed a range of hopes, concerns, and questions about the future of the library system. Some speakers expressed worry about the potential impacts of new federal…
UCLA Administration Listening Exercise
Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise session for Administration on March 17, 2025 discussed a range of issues currently facing higher education, including state budget constraints, potential funding cuts from federal sources, and the need to address aging infrastructure and…
UCLA Division of Physical Sciences Listening Exercise
Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise session for Physical Sciences on March 17, 2025 raised several key issues affecting the division. They discussed the significant time and resources required to renovate laboratories for newly hired faculty, highlighting the bureaucratic hurdles…
UCLA School of Nursing Listening Exercise
Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise for the UCLA School of Nursing on March 14, 2025 expressed a range of hopes and concerns for the future of the institution and their work. They emphasized the vital role nurses play in…
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine Listening Exercise
Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise at the David Geffen School of Medicine on March 14, 2025 engaged in a lively discussion centered around several key themes. Speakers expressed concerns about UCLA’s financial pressures and asked about the strategies the…
UCLA External Affairs Listening Exercise
Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise for External Affairs on March 13, 2025 raised a variety of questions regarding the future of UCLA. Some speakers expressed worries about the impact of budgetary constraints and the uncertainty surrounding federal funding. Community…
UCLA College Life Sciences Listening Exercise
Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise for the Division of Life Sciences on March 12, 2025 expressed concerns about the financial challenges facing UCLA, particularly the potential reduction in NIH funding. A speaker highlighted the anxiety among junior faculty, especially…